Matron of Honor
Cat and Melissa have been sisters since Cat was born. They used to dress up as brides and make their Barbies get married to Aladdin, the only male doll they had. Cat has been a role model to Melissa as a new mom.
Best Man
Lamar is Stephen’s older brother. They have played Legos, built dams in unappreciative farmer’s fields, biked and hiked and traveled with each other throughout life. To their mom’s despair, they still punch each other a lot.
Matron of Honor
Even though Melanie is Melissa's baby sister, they got engaged the same year and share a love of yoga and food festivals. Mel promised not to have a baby before Melissa, but she beat her to getting married last summer.
Groomsman
Phil is Stephen’s closest friend from childhood. They met when they were 10, and have been friends ever since. A shared Plain background and a love of the Eagles and good beer has paved the way for their friendship.
Bridesmaid
Kenisha and Melissa met on a plane to South Korea, lived together for seven years, and have travelled to 12 (or more?) countries together.
Groomsman
Alvin and Stephen were roommates for four years in college. Their friendship improved each year, even if the living conditions did not.
Bridesmaid
Rachael and Melissa met Melissa's first year of law school and share a love of food, scenic hikes, and Korbie (Rachael's dog).
Groomsman
Alex and Stephen lived together for three years in college, plus a summer when Stephen crashed on his couch. More importantly, they are Wordle pals.
Officiant
Laurel and Melissa met in law school and Laurel was Melissa and Kenisha's unofficial third roommate. Laurel is always up for whatever tasting menu pop up festival Melissa and Raamaan have found.
Officiant
Raamaan is Melissa's food soulmate and if they had matched, they would have bankrupted each other. Luckily Raamaan and Laurel found each other and he and Stephen soon became fast forced friends.
Flower Girl
Maya is Melissa's niece, her matron of honor Cat's daughter. Melissa and Maya share a love of silly jokes, singing Disney songs and showtunes, and crafting.
Ring Bearer
Thomas is Melissa's nephew, her matron of honor Cat's son. Melissa and Thomas share a love of tickling baby Noelle's feet.
Flower Baby – Baby of Honor – Best Baby
Noelle is the bride and groom's daughter and the love of their lives.